How do compression paddles accommodate breasts that don't compress flat?

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Breasts come in many shapes, and a flat paddle can’t hug every curve. The compression paddle is designed to tilt, so it can follow the surface of the breast. This tilt lets the paddle press against the tissue more evenly, distributing pressure across thick and thin areas, reducing tissue distortion, and creating a more uniform compressed thickness for a clearer, more accurate image. Simply rotating or extending the paddle doesn’t address the curved contour, and pressing harder can cause discomfort and still fail to achieve even compression.